Island RCMP have arrested the man suspected of causing a highway crash on Saturday, Aug. 29 which claimed the life of a Ladysmith mother of two. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Suspect in fatal highway crash arrested on ‘unrelated matters’

Sep 2, 2020 | 12:33 PM

NANAIMO — A five-dayman hunt is now over.

RCMP confirmed on Wednesday, Sept. 2 they arrested the man believed to have caused a highway crash on Saturday, Aug. 29 which killed a Ladysmith mother of two.

“Late this morning, RCMP arrested the suspect on unrelated matters and he is in custody on Vancouver Island,” Cpl. Mike Halskov said in a written statement. “Police will not be disclosing his location or releasing his name, as charges have yet to be laid in relation to the fatal collision.”

Police originally spoke with the suspect at the scene of the crash before he allegedly stole a vehicle to escape.

On Monday, Aug. 31, south Vancouver Island RCMP members made contact with the man in his 30’s who indicated he would turn himself in.

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The man did not turn himself in. Police said tips from the public and media coverage led to the arrest.

The investigation continues with the man facing potential charges related to the fatal crash and fleeing the scene.

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